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Good News This Week: March 16, 2024 - Shoes, Birds, & Lanternflies

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Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal sit beside each other in a hospital room, wearing surgical gowns; Rhett in a wheelchair and Link laying in bed

YouTubers Rhett & Link (hilariously) got colonoscopies together to educate fans about colon cancer

"Good Mythical Morning" hosts Rhett and Link were their comedic selves as they underwent the procedure for the sake of colon cancer awareness.
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Split-screen images of a young woman with Down syndrome; on the left, she sits at a bar smiling with subtitles: "So you don't serve me a Margarita." On the right, she looks at the camera with subtitles: "Your assumption becomes reality."

Viral 'Assume That I Can' Down syndrome PSA fiercely punches back against harmful misconceptions

The “Assume That I Can” video campaign — starring Madison Tevlin — is challenging outdated stereotypes about Down syndrome ahead of World Down Syndrome Day.
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John Green announces $1M annual donation to fight his (least) favorite disease

YouTuber and author John Green has just announced a major investment in the fight to end tuberculosis in the Philippines.
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Good News This Week: March 9, 2024 - Grannies, Parrots, & Buses

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In historic first, scientists successfully 3D-print human skin tissue into open wounds

Penn State scientists may have unlocked a new frontier in bioprinting for reconstructive surgeries.
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AI is helping doctors diagnose cancer, heart defects faster than ever before

New AI breakthroughs are changing the accuracy and speed of diagnosis and treatment plans for patients around the world.
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People with Down syndrome are living longer than ever — and programs are growing to support their care

Although challenges in care persist, new clinics are addressing evolving health care needs of adults with Down syndrome, including early-onset dementia and Alzheimer's.
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Good News This Week: March 2, 2024 - Park, Trees, & Free Tuition

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A new study found the shift to EVs could prevent millions of childhood asthma attacks

For the millions of children who live near highways, transitioning to zero-emission vehicles will improve their health — and the planet's too.
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Upcoming Foo Fighters one-night concert aims to raise awareness for affordable healthcare access

Foo Fighters will headline a benefit concert in Washington, D.C. on March 5, working with Power to the Patients to promote equitable access to healthcare.
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Check out the TikTok-viral tech that makes texting 911 more accessible

Gabriella Wong's viral speech highlights how outdated the American 911 emergency system is and how it can be changed with a groundbreaking new app.
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